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Dalton Gang's failed double bank robbery at Coffeyville

When
1892–1893
Where
Coffeyville, Kansas
Episodes
2

On October 5, 1892, the Dalton Gang attempted to rob two banks simultaneously in Coffeyville, Kansas. The plan failed when townspeople resisted, resulting in the deaths of four gang members. Emmett Dalton was the sole survivor, sustaining 23 gunshot wounds. He was subsequently captured, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, and sentenced to life imprisonment.

Episodes

  1. October 5, 1892 · Coffeyville, KansasFailed Double Bank Robbery

    The Dalton Gang attempted to rob two banks in Coffeyville, Kansas, on October 5, 1892, but faced armed resistance from townspeople.

  2. October 5, 1892 – March 1893 · Coffeyville, KansasEmmett Dalton's Survival and Imprisonment

    Emmett Dalton survived the shootout with 23 gunshot wounds, was treated locally, and later sentenced to life imprisonment.

Background and detail

Background. The Dalton Gang, active in the American Old West from 1890 to 1892, included brothers Bob, Grat, Emmett, and Bill. On October 5, 1892, the gang attempted to rob two banks in Coffeyville, Kansas, in broad daylight. This event marked the end of the gang's operations, as four members were killed during the shootout with local residents.

Aftermath. Emmett Dalton survived the shootout despite receiving 23 gunshot wounds, including injuries to his arms, hip, and back. He was taken to a drug store for treatment. In March 1893, he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to life in the penitentiary in Lansing, Kansas, though he later claimed he never fired a shot.

People involved

Sources

  1. Dalton Gang Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06
  2. Emmett Dalton Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
  3. Coffeyville, Kansas Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19

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